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Chapter 24. Controlling a Remote Machine Being able to remotely control another machine offers many possibilities, from remote technical assistance to teaching how an application works. In this chapter we describe the configuration and usage of Rfbdrake, a tool to easily set up a virtual network computing environment under Mandriva Linux. 1. Concepts Here are a few concepts: Virtual Network Computing (VNC) An environment which allows you to interact with a remote computer as if you were sitting in front of that computer . The computers don’t have to be of the same type, nor do they have to be running the same OS: they only need a working TCP/IP network connection. Controlled Computer This is the computer to be controlled without the need, or the possibility, to be actually sitting at its console. It is remote from your location. Also called the server . Controlling Computer This is the computer in front of which you’re sitting, from where you interact with the controlled (remote) computer. Also called the viewer . 2. Installation and Setup Make sure the rfbdrake package is installed and then access Rfbdrake through the Mandriva Linux Control Center: an Online Administration section is accessible from which you can start the Remote Control of another machine 1 (Linux/Unix, Windows) utility. 2.1. Controlled Computer Setup In this section, we assume you can access Rfbdrake. If this is not the case (typically remote administration tasks), then you need to: You can also launch Rfbdrake by choosing Internet + Remote access . Virtual Network Connection in the main menu.